Courses* taken by our Criminal Justice: Corrections students include:

<strong>Criminal Law</strong>
This course explores the historical development and philosophy of law as well as reviews the constitutional provisions. In addition, this course defines and classifies a variety of crimes, such as crimes against persons, property and the state.

<strong>PC 832 - Laws of Arrest</strong>
This is the mandatory introductory course of training prescribed by the Commission on Peace Office Standards and Training (POST) for every person described in the Penal Code as a peace officer. This training is required for all Correctional/Custodial Officers in California. This course is provided through a POST certified outside contractor. All standards of attendance and professionalism are in effect. Should a student fail the course, the student assumes responsibility for all costs associated with retake.

<strong>PC 832 - Firearms Course</strong>
This course includes the mandatory introductory course of firearms training prescribed by the Commission on Peace Office Standards and Training (POST) for every person described in the Penal Code as a peace office who carries a firearm. This training is required for all Correctional/Custodial Officers in California who carry a firearm during the course of their employment and meets Reserve Level III requirements. Also included in this course is an 8-hour Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Power to Arrest Guard Card training, which a security guard must complete prior to being placed on a post. All students must have a handgun, holster and a reloading device for their weapon to participate in firearms training. The firearms portion of this course is provided through a POST certified outside contractor, and BSIS training is provided by a certified BSIS instructor. All standards of attendance and professionalism are in effect. Should a student fail the course, the student assumes responsibility for all costs associated with retake.

<strong>Criminal Procedures</strong>
This course examines the legal processes of search warrants, reasonable cause for detention of a person, probably cause for arrest, criminal trials, procedural hearings and sentencing. This course offers a review of the history of case and common law, conceptual interpretations of law as reflected in court decisions, a study of case law methodology and case research, and how the decisions impact the procedures of the justice system.

<em>*Students will take additional program courses on top of the three listed courses. Courses may vary by program, credential level and campus.</em>